Active Transportation Fund

• Up to $50 million in funding per capital project.
• Maximum contribution rate ranges from 60% to 100% depending on the recipient and project location.
• A minimum of 10% of the total funding is set aside for Indigenous recipients.

• The applicant must be a municipal or regional government, public sector body, not-for-profit organization, provincial or territorial government, or an eligible Indigenous recipient.
• The project must involve active transportation infrastructure or strategic planning (such as construction, enhancement, or formal planning related to walking, cycling, or human-powered transit).
• Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply.

Who is eligible?

• Municipal governments
• Regional governments
• Public sector bodies
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Provincial or territorial governments
• Indigenous governing bodies
• Federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit organizations serving Indigenous communities
• Indigenous development corporations

Who is not eligible

• For-profit organizations
• Individuals

Eligible expenses

• Costs directly related to new construction, enhancement of existing infrastructure, and design and safety feature improvements that encourage active transportation.

Eligible geographic areas

• Communities across Canada

• Projects are evaluated against the program's merit criteria.
• Final selection considers regional distribution.
• Project type is taken into account in the selection process.
• Equitable access to funding is considered during project selection.

• The application period for this funding opportunity is currently closed; future intakes may be announced at a later date.
• At least 10% of the total funding envelope is reserved for Indigenous recipients.
• Applicants can subscribe to a mailing list to receive updates regarding the fund.
• Application resources such as applicant guides and a step-by-step submission guide are available for reference.